Kazuto Kamiyama
The University of Tokyo, The University of Osaka, Takenaka (Japan)
Papers
17
Total Citations
558
H-Index
9
About
Kazuto Kamiyama is a pioneering researcher in haptic sensing and field robotics, best known for developing vision-based tactile sensors that measure three-dimensional force vector fields with unprecedented density. His landmark work on GelForce—a sensor that uses a deformable elastic medium and camera tracking to capture surface traction fields in real time—has garnered over 197 citations and laid the foundation for dexterous robotic manipulation. Kamiyama’s finger-shaped GelForce sensor, cited 174 times, enables robotic hands to perceive force magnitude, direction, and distribution, bringing human-like touch to machines. Beyond haptics, he has made significant contributions to infrastructure inspection robotics, designing hybrid flying-walking robots and electropermanent-magnet-based climbers for steel bridge maintenance. His work on social robot navigation, which integrates human intention analysis from face orientation and path prediction, further demonstrates his versatility. With over 500 total citations across his top papers, Kamiyama’s research bridges the gap between human sensory experience and robotic capability, advancing both human-computer interaction and real-world inspection tasks in complex environments.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Vision-based sensor for real-time measuring of surface traction fields197 citations · 2005
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- 4Development of A Vision-based Tactile Sensor27 citations · 2003
- 5A hybrid flying and walking robot for steel bridge inspection24 citations · 2016
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- 9New tripod walking method for legged inspection robot12 citations · 2016
- 10Inspection Robot in Complicated 3D Environments8 citations · 2015